First - congradulations to Mameesh, and I hope some others that have retired with children will give some support/insights to the road ahead (I retired at 50 with children flown from the nest, so can only say good luck)

second Re: NowInMaui I have discovered the absolute and unfettered joy of wasting time, a luxury which I have never enjoyed in my life until now.

I think this is the real secret. Never, until we are retired, are we allowed to "waste" time. And isn't it the greatest!

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